ArticleSaudi medical journal2025
A bibliometric analysis of disability research in Saudi Arabia: Evolving trends, thematic mapping, and gaps.
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- Logarithmic modified gamma distribution and its application to disability data in Saudi Arabia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Research Trends and Hot Topics in Nursing Research on Children with Disabilities: A Bibliometric Analysis from 1977 to 2026.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mapping Health Research Involving Human Subjects in Saudi Arabia:Saudi medical journal · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo identify key trends and influential authors and institutions, provide thematic mapping, and determine recent evolutions and gaps in the disability research in Saudi Arabia.
methodsThe study started in June 2024 and the data was analyzed during July 2024 in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The analysis employed bibliometric techniques such as bibliometric coupling, and thematic mapping using VOSviewer and RStudio with the Bibliometrix package.
resultsThe bibliometric analysis identified a total of 3080 publications and showed that the annual growth rate in the number of publications was 13.5%. Emerging themes included intellectual disabilities, quality of life, rehabilitation, and mental health. Additionally, there was a significant increase over the years in studies incorporating modern technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. International collaborations were significant, at 59.2% of the publications. Density visualization highlighted central themes such as multiple sclerosis and quality of life. Emerging themes such as machine learning and virtual reality reflected recent trends that integrated advanced technologies into disability research. Several gaps were found, particularly in foundational themes and information on the practical applications of the emerging technologies for disabled people.
conclusionThe bibliometric analysis highlighted a diverse landscape of disability research in Saudi Arabia. Future research should explore the practical applications of advanced technologies in the Saudi context to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
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